Posts categorized as Relaxation

Already? Yes, already. Holiday stress is a reality whose time has come. Whether it’s the happy stress of preparing for visits with loved ones or the anxiety of less welcome obligations, whether you participate or just feel the buzz in…

I offer clients the choice of scented or unscented products in their massage and foot reflexology treatments. Yet we ask clients to avoid wearing scented products when they come to see us. Is that fair? Why I use essential oils Scent…

Our brief intake forms ask clients what they want from their treatments with us. Clients’ goals include relief from particular aches and pains, increased mobility, support for better sleep, reduction in anxiety and depression, or a complement to their fitness…

After a client’s recent session, her eyes sparkled and she spoke softly of a memory that had arisen in the session. It was something she hadn’t thought of in years. Deep in a relaxed state, she recalled an experience she’d had…

It happens. Of course it happens. Clients have told us they’re surprised that Chris and I experience illness and even muscle spasm. Healing touch is special. Bodywork can be utilized as health care, palliative care, personal service, pleasant diversion, and…

Chris has done bodywork for over 30 years, I for more than 20. Yesterday we flipped the switch on our very first lighted sign. I surprised myself by feeling self-conscious. Maybe because I know that an illuminated sign shining out…

A client told me she is usually quiet when receiving a massage and didn’t really want to chit-chat. I assured her I would talk only as it related to her session, such as checking her comfort with my pressure or…

The other day a client who was picking up a gift certificate asked if we do couples’ massage. Chris and I looked at each other to see which of us would say what we said before moving to Montpelier. We…

One of my Muscular Therapy Institute teachers used to say that. She was drawing a contrast to the counterproductive cliché “no pain, no gain.” My massage therapy teacher was right. When your nervous system senses noxious input – like too…

Walk into any room and notice how you feel. Are your muscles more relaxed or tense? Do you feel more energized or drained? Did your mood change when you entered the room? Now look around the room. Listen for ambient…